3 What is the purpose of the author's use of phrases such as "electric power and energy" and
"shivered at its extraordinary effect" in paragraph 9?
A They create a solemn, respectful tone about the painter's unusual style.
B They reflect a tone of excitement and intensity about the painting.
C They signal a change from a tone of indifference to one of interest in the artist's
explanation.
D They build a sense of suspense and mystery about the life of the artist.

Read the passage. (1) since prehistoric times, milk has been a vital source of nutrition for human beings. (2) some doctors and nutritionists believe that consuming milk can be detrimental to our health. (3) milk is one of the most nutrient-dense beverages we can consume and it should be an essential part of a healthy diet. (4) drinking just one 8-ounce glass of milk per day puts you well on your way to meeting recommended daily intakes for important nutrients. which transition would be best to use at the beginning of sentence 2? finally additionally however specifically

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?  a.under a microscope; the organisms look a bit like ruffled tennis balls they have armored plates that fit together to make a round shape. b.when the water is disturbed; the organisms respond by glowing this makes swimmers look like floating beams of blue light. c.there is a bay in puerto rico that seems to light up at night; the light comes from tiny organisms in the water. d.the luminescence attracts visitors from around the world people are curious to see; this beautiful otherworldly sight.

Which statement best describes the authors use of a claim and a counterclaim in the passage